Security Engineer _ SOC

Interscripts Software; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

InterScripts Software Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SOC & Cloud Security to monitor enterprise systems, investigate security alerts, and strengthen cloud and on-premise security controls.

The role collaborates with IT, Infrastructure, Application, and Compliance teams to maintain a strong security posture. 3+ years in SOC/SIEM and Azure Defender/Sentinel experience are required, with healthcare security exposure a plus.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on SOC/SIEM experience.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Defender and Azure Sentinel.
• Strong incident handling, investigation, containment, and remediation skills.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security risk assessments.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, and NIST frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents using SOC/SIEM platforms.
• Configure and maintain Azure Defender across cloud workloads and infrastructure.
• Conduct security investigations and incident documentation.
• Coordinate vulnerability remediation with IT and infrastructure teams.
• Prepare security reports and operational documentation.

Skills

SOC/SIEM

Azure Defender

Azure Sentinel

Incident handling

Vulnerability mgmt

Security monitoring

Threat detection

Cloud security

Security operations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in related field

High School diploma + 5+ yrs exp

Tools

Tenable Vulnerability Management

Rapid7 InsightVM

EDR tools

Firewall/IDS/IPS

Job description

Security Engineer SOC

Location: Kondapur, Hyderabad
Work Mode: Work From Office
Experience: 3+ years
Industry Preference: Cybersecurity / Healthcare Security
Communication: Excellent communication skills are mandatory

Position Summary

InterScripts Software Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer SOC & Cloud Security to support and enhance our Cybersecurity Program. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Security Operations, SOC/SIEM, Microsoft Azure security, vulnerability management, and security incident handling.

The role will focus on monitoring and protecting enterprise systems, investigating security alerts and incidents, responding to threats, managing vulnerabilities, and strengthening security controls across cloud, endpoint, network, and infrastructure environments. The candidate will work closely with IT, Infrastructure, Application, and Compliance teams to maintain a strong security posture and support cybersecurity initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the Information Security Program.
• Monitor security events, alerts, and incidents using Microsoft Azure Sentinel and other SOC/SIEM platforms.
• Perform security incident handling, including alert triage, investigation, containment, remediation, escalation, and incident documentation.
• Configure, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure Defender security capabilities across relevant cloud workloads and infrastructure.
• Analyze security logs and correlate events across endpoints, servers, networks, applications, and cloud environments to identify potential threats.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, risk assessments, and security reviews across enterprise infrastructure.
• Track vulnerability findings and coordinate remediation activities with infrastructure, application, and IT teams.
• Maintain information security policies, procedures, standards, and operational documentation.
• Investigate suspicious activities, security breaches, malware events, unauthorized access, and other cybersecurity incidents.
• Develop and implement preventive security measures to strengthen security controls.
• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain security tools and infrastructure.
• Prepare security reports, dashboards, incident reports, and technical documentation for management and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to identify and address security risks.
• Support security awareness activities and provide cybersecurity guidance to employees and technical teams.
• Perform periodic reviews of security controls and recommend improvements across endpoint, network, application, cloud, and infrastructure environments.
• Participate in security investigations, root-cause analysis, and post-incident reviews to identify opportunities for improving security operations.

Mandatory Technical Requirements

• 3-5 years of hands-on SOC/SIEM experience.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Defender.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure Sentinel.
• Strong experience in security incident handling and incident response.
• Experience monitoring and investigating security alerts, events, and logs.
• Strong understanding of Security Operations Center processes and SIEM-based threat monitoring.
• Experience with vulnerability management and security risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Information Security, Cybersecurity, and Security Operations.
• Knowledge of security monitoring, threat detection, incident investigation, and remediation.
• Understanding of GRC and security frameworks, including HIPAA, HITECH, PCI, and NIST.
• Knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Unix operating systems.
• Understanding of security architecture and security controls.
• Knowledge of cloud security, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Optional / Preferred Technical Skills

• Tenable Vulnerability Management (Tenable VM)
• Rapid7 / Insight VM
• Email Security solutions
• Experience with endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools.
• Experience with threat intelligence and security analytics.
• Experience with firewall, IDS/IPS, endpoint, and network security technologies.
• Experience with third-party risk assessments and security due diligence.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare information security is preferred.
• Experience working in a 24x7 SOC or enterprise security operations environment.
• Knowledge of applications, databases, middleware, and related security controls.
• Experience with security incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR
• High School diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• CISSP
• CEH
• GCIH
• GSEC
• Microsoft Security certifications such as SC-200 / SC-300
• Other equivalent cybersecurity certifications

Key Competencies

• Azure Defender
• Azure Sentinel
• SOC / SIEM Operations
• Security Incident Handling
• Incident Response
• Vulnerability Management
• Security Monitoring & Threat Detection
• Cloud Security
• Risk Management
• Security Operations
• GRC & Compliance
• Security Tools Administration
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Communication